DN Angel crossover Inuyasha
Chpt23: Reflection and Departure
Kagome POV
Stirring in sleep, I snuggled up to the warmth. Feeling myself being gently brought closer to the warmth, I let out a soft contented sigh. With sleep still in my eyes, I slowly opened them to see Dark sleeping peacefully beside me. Blushing at our closeness, I tried to slowly pry myself out of his hold but instead his hold around my waist was tightened as he brought me even closer to him. Leaning my forehead against his chest, I could hear his strong and steady heart beating.
Seeing him sleeping, he looked like a portrait. I brought a hand up to gently touch the side of his face, feeling him shifting. His hand reached out to gently hold my wrist, and bringing my hand closed to his lips to kiss it.
"Ohayo Kagome," he said in a sleepy yet husky voice.
"O...Ohayo Dark." I stuttered looking away while on his face was a gentle smile.
Moving to get out of bed, I was about to set foot on the floor when I felt Dark's hand encircling around my waist to pull me into his lap while placing a soft kiss on my lips that lasted for a while, rendering me breathless and blushing.
Pushing him off gently, I got out of bed and walked towards the bathroom where it was still littered with rose petals. A nice long warm bubble bath sound simply too enticing to her. Filling large tub with water and the bubble soap, the tub was soon brimming with lavender scented soap foamed water. A tall glass filled with blooming roses was nearby.
Seeing that it will be such a waste to throw the roses out once they wither away, I took a few roses and slowly detached the petals away littering them all over the water. Soon the surface of the bath was filled with roses while a few of the whole roses were seen floating about.
Soon the whole bathroom was filled with the scent of lavender and roses with a mist in the room a mixture of the moist air and the use of a bit of my elemental abilities. I can help but give the place a nice feel to it. It is nice to be in warm spring or a spring like bathtub with the gentle snow drifting down.
Sighing while leaning back against the back of the tub, she laid her head on the makeshift pillow towel. Today is their last day here on her island. In about a few more hours, and they will be on their way back to Azumano. Though there will be a lot of training that will be taking place soon after my return and no doubt by now Sesshoumaru is starting to grow even more worried over the matter of the attacks.
Sesshoumaru has grown more compassionate over the years too. Not that it is not a good thing. However there is one person which they have to truly thank for and that is Rin. Sighing, I slipped further into the water until the water was just about a few millimeters away from my nose.
In my mind, the picture of Dark's face keep appearing, from the very first time we meet up till now. Though somewhere within my soul I kept having the thoughts of what will happen to me if history were to repeat itself. There is not much I can do against fate except to pray that I will have the strength to continue on.
Cupping a handful of water, I splash some of it on my ace feeling the petals of roses that came tickling down on my face to fall gently into the water creating yet another ripple. Closing my eyes for a few moments, I saw the flashes of my past before my eyes. For the past few weeks, I definitely have been having fun. The little competitions with Dark, though he still sort of remains as a mystery to me. Much as I would like him to tell me everything about him, yet everyone have their own secrets and I too have my own secrets.
The scent of roses gently drifted to my senses, reminding me of the times I had when I was with Youko and Kuronue. Everything was just fun back then, the freedom of stealing and perhaps the thrill in the chase of a certain prey. Smiling softly, I laid my head back to enjoy the bath making soft splashing sound as I washed myself with the water. Times like these sure do bring back memories of the past.
Memories like the times when I was still looking for the shards with Inuyasha. When night comes and if we are lucky enough to have a hot-spring nearby, Sango, Shippo and I will usually go there to take our bath. A privilege it is to be able to bathe in peace and to relax without any demon attacking us or Miroku to come and ruin the mood.
Then there were of course the times in Makai where Youko and Kuronue will go about stealing bringing me along with them only after when they made sure that I was ready. Apart from those heist of stealing precious and rare items from certain demons or humans, I also took up jobs of assassination. I can't possibly be stealing all night long, and apart from that, it helps me keep me on my toes and being sharp at all times. And have proven to be very useful at all times to know the goings of the political circle in the Makai.
My skills have also been improving since I took up those assassination jobs then, and it is a good thing too. Otherwise I will sometimes find myself staring into the skies with nothing interesting to keep me entertained. There is also the case whereby sometimes after a quick kill-and-go job Youko and Kuronue will be somewhere in the woods waiting for me for another heist.
Those were the simple time where there is no need to worry much. Letting out a sigh at the memory of the past where there are thick lush forest and the whole place to run freely. However there also the downside of humans hating demons whether or not they meant harm or good.
Getting out of the bathtub, a few of the rose petals drop from my body and hair. Drying myself and donning the silk robes on, I went into the closet to find a suitable set of clothes before stepping out of the bathroom to find that Dark was still in bed.
Going to the side of the bed, I tried nudging him awake. However he just stirred and I saw him opening his eyes to peak a look. Seeing his hand reached out to grab mine, I found myself to be in bed and with his arms clutching around my waist. Squeaking out from the shock, I felt him burying his face against my neck.
"You smell like nice." He mumbled into the crook of my neck placing a kiss there. Letting out a soft gasp of surprise, I realized that the side of my neck which he had placed the kiss was the place where I my mate is supposed to mark, a highly sensitive place.
"It is time for you to get up lazy." I managed to say trying to mask the surprise and pleasure in my voice when he made the comment of my scent and the kiss which he placed in the nap of my neck. Though the idea of having Dark as a mate is not so bad, in fact it is a very thought to wake up beside of Dark everyday.
Hearing him chuckle when I once again told him to wake up, he slowly sat up straight with the support of his right arm while other was still around my waist. Facing away from him to hide my blushing face, I felt him pull me into his lap while bending down from above me to place a chaste kiss on my lips.
Looking up at him I saw the twinkle that used to confuse me so now I finally understand the twinkle in his eyes is only meant for me. Smiling up at him, eyes locked onto one another we remained in that position until I remembered that we are departing today. Embarrassed for having got sidetracked, I could hear his laughter while I got out of bed and smoothing out the invisible wrinkles in my white toga top at the same time, adjusting the gold belt I have around my waist.
Seeing Dark coming out of the bathroom looking crisp and fresh and dressed in a loose black full sleeved blouse shirt and matching black pants with a metal chain. He walked over to me while running a hand through his hair. Soon as he was close enough, he slipped his hand around my waist drawing me close to him.
"We better go, we are to depart from this island soon. Apart from that we have to make a trip to see Alucard and the rest." I said while he leads us towards the door.
When upon reaching the lodge of which Alucard, Ceras and Pip are staying, we allowed ourselves in without waiting for them to open the door. The whole place was dark as usual though Alucard is nowhere in the room. Pip stood up from his comfort zone in the couch to tell me that both Alucard and Ceras went back ahead to Hellsing Manor while he was to follow me back to Azumano.
Sighing, Pip went to pack his stuff and not to mention the weaponry which he had brought along in the trip for safe keeping. When we next meet was at the same place where we alighted from our jet planes. And as usual the procedure followed while doing some last minute checking with the staff members and making sure that everyone was present.
Lucky for us we were able to get an extra jet plane to take us back to Azumano, it is especially around Pip that we have to call on an extra jet. It's better this way and a very good way of preventing anyone from accidentally stumbling over the few bags full of weapons that Pip has with him and some hidden on himself too.
When everyone boarded the jets, Satoshi who was helping Risa gave us sides look while I returned him with a wave and a smile. When Satoshi look at Dark, Dark gave him an amused look with a smirk plastered on his face as usual and judging from the tilt of Dark's head in direction of Risa, he no doubt was musing at his fast change of heart.
With a glare of annoyance directed to Dark, Satoshi boarded the jet with not much of a glance back. Dark seeing this gave a light chuckle of amusement. Shaking my head, I boarded the jet just behind of the one in which Daisuke, Satoshi and the Harada twin had boarded.
With everyone on board, I myself went aboard my jet and chose a seat in the front. When I felt the pressure of someone taking the seat beside of me, I knew that it was Dark. Without opening my eyes, the sound of the jet motors starting as it started picking up speed and elevated off the water after a while.
Everything is going to change, and I am not the only one to notice this. Even the atmosphere here inside the jet is somewhat thick, and the three of us know what anticipate us upon our arrival back in Azumano. Training is in order now and knowing Sesshoumaru, he will be sure that we are all in the best of condition for the upcoming battle that we will soon face whether we want to or not. This may even put the humans in danger.
Feeling a warm hand placed over mine and giving me a gentle squeeze, I looked at his hand before looking up at him and saw the gentleness and his smile of reassurance. Smiling back at him softly, I placed my other hand above his and leaned against him while looking out the window. Pip has turned quiet and from the sound of his even breathing, he is soundly and deeply asleep.
Getting drowsy myself, I slowly nodded away with my head against Dark's chest while his arm encircled round me. A smile appeared on Dark's face while watching my eyes closing and my breathing finally even out.
"Sweet dream my Princess." He whispered softly into my ears, placing a kiss on my forehead as I snuggled closer to him.
A/N: Sorry for the very very VERY long wait, and I also apologise for the shortness of this chapter. My exams are still going on and in 6 weeks time, my extremely important examination is starting.so I apologise in extra advance again that I will not be able to update for another long period of time. SORRY! Though do enjoy this chapter and review.
